For years, I used to wake up every morning with a stuffed-up nose. I used to think I had the type of body constitution that was naturally susceptible to colds. But I wondered why, despite all my precautions to keep warm before bedtime, I would still wake up with a stuffed-up nose in the morning. I always asked myself, I don't feel like I have a cold but why is my nose stuffy?I finally discovered the reason why about a year and a half ago. It was...more
If you are considering undergoing a body cleansing detoxification, you should consider changing your diet after you complete the process. Each day we put into our bodies a mega load of chemicals and toxins just from the air we breath. Then, we sit down and eat our breakfast, lunch, and dinner and unknowingly fill out bodies with even more toxins. By changing the way you eat, you can make certain your body is working to capacity to rid your body...more
When the diagnosis of hemochromatosis is made it is important to adjust the diet so that too much iron is not being absorbed because of an improper diet. However such adjustment need not be at the expense of enjoying life and good food. The biggest considerations are not to take medications which contain iron, consume too much alcohol or Vitamin C. Excessive alcohol consumption which has shown to greatly increase iron absorption in those with hemochromatosis is set at a level of 60g a day. Thus it is important to stay well below this level. The limit should be 30g a day in men and 20g a day in women. When a patient has two copies of C282Y and drinks excessive alcohol there is a multiplying affect - not an additive affect - on the absorption of iron. It is deadly to drink too much alcohol if you have hemochromatosis. The effect of excessive alcohol consumption on hemochromatosis cannot be overstressed. Vitamin C enhances the absorption of iron. It is wise only to consume a moderate amount and not take Vitamin C tablets. Vitamin C has been known to precipitate heart palpitations in those with hemochromatosis.The ingestion of black tea has been shown to decrease the absorption of...more
Arthritis as we know it today is a large group of conditions where damage is inflicted on the joints of the body, resulting in swollen, throbbing pain. It is a disease that afflicts all ages, but is predominately present in people over the age of sixty-five. The most common form of arthritis is the degenerative joint disease known as...more
We're in an informational age. Information is more available now than there's ever been in the world. More will be available tomorrow. Unless the entire Internet crashes, I predict that's going to continue for a long time.So, the question isn't, "How many opportunities are there?" or "What is the best opportunity?" because there's no such thing....more
Youth is the name of excitements, passion, wishes, energies and attraction. Attraction starts from face and penetrates deep in the heart. Puberty brings a natural glow which is easily visible on the faces of newly young people. This glow makes a personality attractive which ties-up millions in the bond of love. But, acne can ruin out the plot of this love story. Acne is commonly known as pimples and 'acne vulgaris' is what we call it in medical terminology. According to an estimate, about 95% people of the world who have crossed the age of puberty have suffered from this problem. Sometimes after crossing teenage acne automatically disappears. But in some people, acne persists for long duration.Acne not only affects face but it also can occur on neck, back, upper portion of arms and thighs. Acne leaves permanent scars over affected area even after their automatic disappearance. Acne is an inflammatory disease which must be treated with proper medication. Acne can be treated well, when you are aware about the root cause for its occurrence. This disease is related with sebaceous glands which under the influence of puberty hormones secrete excessive oil. These glands are an...more
In today's society, more and more people are not only leading rather sedentary life's but are also finding that the job they do is not only boring, but can be very stressful and they often do little or no exercise to help maintain their body's...more
Do you suffer from ADult ADD (Adult Attention Deficit Disorder)? Does this sound like you? You open up the planner to read the joke of the day and forget the rest of it. You can't remember where you're going because you put in on a sticky note, and...more
I challenged a group of writers with chronic illnesses and chronic pain to write a letter to friends and family explaining their maladies. But I procrastinated about finishing my own letter, partly because "I'll do that tomorrow" seems to be a part...more
Most people would have the misconception that eye lasik is a cure to short-sighted or long-sighted problems. The fact is eye lasik surgery is designed to improve the vision of the person under-going the surgery. It is not intended to give you super...more
Alternative Medicine practitioners are realizing that healing herbs should be part of their arsenal against disease. The newest touted natural herb is Capsicum, found in cayenne pepper. It has many benefits whether taken internally or externally....more
The number of people that suffer from Gastric Reflux is in the millions. What people may not know about Gastric Reflux is that there are various of ways to deal with the problem effectively. As many people suffer from Gastric Reflux, the cases can...more